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back then, thompson was just 22 with two children. after thompson's picture made front page news, three white teenagers came forward accusing him of carjacking them weeks before. so prosecutors charged him with robbery and got a conviction. a month later, they used that carjacking conviction to prove he had a violent history and convinced a jury to sentence him to death in the murder case. now keep in mind, there was no forensic evidence linking thompson to either crime, no fingerprints on the gun, none of his blood at the scene. and thompson didn't even match the description of the killer witnesses described. >> the murder happened december the 6th, 1984. this arrest happened six days after the murder had happened. so they are looking for a man 6 feet tall medium bald with a bald head. >> a bald head. >> bald head. >> reporter: you have a full head of hair. >> i have a full head of hair. >> reporter: john thompson landed on louisiana's death row. he calls what prosecutors did to him, attempted murder. you're saying prosecutors tried
back then, thompson was just 22 with two children. after thompson's picture made front page news, three white teenagers came forward accusing him of carjacking them weeks before. so prosecutors charged him with robbery and got a conviction. a month later, they used that carjacking conviction to prove he had a violent history and convinced a jury to sentence him to death in the murder case. now keep in mind, there was no forensic evidence linking thompson to either crime, no fingerprints on the...
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the question is, is is too much technology to blame? >> her we go again, four days until the dead loan to get a budget deal down. are we facing another government shutdown? (vo) you are a business pro. maestro of project management. baron of the build-out. you need a permit... to be this awesome. and you...rent from national. because only national lets you choose any car in the aisle... and go. you can even take a full-size or above, and still pay the mid-size price. (aaron) purrrfect. (vo) meee-ow, business pro. meee-ow. go national. go like a pro. still running in the morning? yeah. getting your vegetables every day? when i can. [ bop ] [ male announcer ] could've had a v8. two full servings of vegetables for only 50 delicious calories. budget deal down. budget deal down. >> welcome back to "new day," everyone. pilot error may be the result of a report, they are relying on cockpit computers by the pilots. we are taking a look at this. allison, what more are you hearing from this report? >> the ntsb is having a report coming out on tue
the question is, is is too much technology to blame? >> her we go again, four days until the dead loan to get a budget deal down. are we facing another government shutdown? (vo) you are a business pro. maestro of project management. baron of the build-out. you need a permit... to be this awesome. and you...rent from national. because only national lets you choose any car in the aisle... and go. you can even take a full-size or above, and still pay the mid-size price. (aaron) purrrfect....
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that's correct. >> rockefeller's union rep said the engineer is cooperating fully. >> as he strong man and i think it takes strong man to come down and be honest. that's what billy is doing. >> on the question of the brakes, rockefeller had claimed they didn't work at the time of crash. >> we've determined that the metro north mechanical department performed a proper brake test prior to the accident train leaving the station. and there were no anomalies noted. based on these data, there is no indication the brake systems were not functioning properly. >> the facts, 82 miles per hour on a 30-mile-per-hour curve. the apparent late braking five seconds before the train fully came to rest. disturbing. >> the number are starting. shocking and inexcusable. the question is why they were so high. >> reporter: what is known, rockefeller pass ad breathalyzer and had not been using his cell phone in the minutes before the crash. his employers, the mta, saying he is innocent until his disciplinary hearing has concluded. for now, he is out of service. not being paid. >> any idea when investigators
that's correct. >> rockefeller's union rep said the engineer is cooperating fully. >> as he strong man and i think it takes strong man to come down and be honest. that's what billy is doing. >> on the question of the brakes, rockefeller had claimed they didn't work at the time of crash. >> we've determined that the metro north mechanical department performed a proper brake test prior to the accident train leaving the station. and there were no anomalies noted. based on...
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appreciate it. >>> a special moment to show you between nelson mandela and his great grandson. it's believed to be the last photo taken of the iconic leader. take a look at this picture. it was just taken in may, a month before mandela was hospitalized. the boy's father said that he took the picture believing that it might be the last time to capture them together. this being released as world leaders prepare to attend memorials in mandela's honor. chris cuomo is in johannesburg. >> reporter: here in johannesburg, the long good-bye is in full effect. in front of the his house, the celebration is taking on the character of the man himself. there's a complexity, a lot of dancing and singing. but at the same time there's a sense of purpose that reflects what's going on inside the family's home where they're grieving for the loss of a loved one who meant so much to them and so much to the entire world. tuesday we'll see the largest gathering of world leaders in africa's history. the massive soccer stadium was big enough for the world cup. but the 90,000 seats will hold just a fract
appreciate it. >>> a special moment to show you between nelson mandela and his great grandson. it's believed to be the last photo taken of the iconic leader. take a look at this picture. it was just taken in may, a month before mandela was hospitalized. the boy's father said that he took the picture believing that it might be the last time to capture them together. this being released as world leaders prepare to attend memorials in mandela's honor. chris cuomo is in johannesburg....
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they were all soldiers of the technological society as far as he was concerned. he had a higher purpose, and they were immaterial to him. >>> she was young. she was beautiful. this was the ugly american on steroids. >> is amanda knox a whore or a saint. >> i was sexually active. i was not sexually beaten. >> was she guilty in fact or just in the press. >> they had a fabulous story depending on if what the prosecution said was true. >> it was a media spectacle that consumed the united states, italy and england, igniting controversy that still rages. >> there's something about the way her eyes moved that leaves us wondering. >> i wished so much that i had stood up to them. >> the prosecution of amanda knox next. >>> perugia, italy s a storybook >>> perugia, italy s a storybook city, famous throughout the world for its chocolates. and equally famous to students as a party town, where getting high and hooking up is a prerequisite. >> to the average american tourist this looks like an idyllic italian mountain town, filled with art and churches. if you spent a little t
they were all soldiers of the technological society as far as he was concerned. he had a higher purpose, and they were immaterial to him. >>> she was young. she was beautiful. this was the ugly american on steroids. >> is amanda knox a whore or a saint. >> i was sexually active. i was not sexually beaten. >> was she guilty in fact or just in the press. >> they had a fabulous story depending on if what the prosecution said was true. >> it was a media...